https://bookriot.com/2020/05/15/different-types-of-book-formats/? THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BOOK FORMATS EXPLAINED Nicole Hill May 15, 2020 You’re reading this article because you love books. I’m writing it for the same reason. But how much do you know about the books themselves? Why are they shaped the way they are? Why are there so many different book formats? How can you … Continue reading Explanation of different book formats
How long do the droplets from speech remain in the air?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/experiment-shows-human-speech-generates-droplets-that-linger-in-the-air-for-more-than-8-minutes/2020/05/13/7f293ba2-9557-11ea-82b4-c8db161ff6e5_story.html Experiment shows human speech generates droplets that linger in the air for more than 8 minutes Public health authorities recommend wearing a face covering to prevent spreading droplets that could contain the coronavirus. (Sergio Moraes/Reuters) By Joel Achenbach May 13, 2020 at 7:13 p.m. EDT Ordinary speech can emit small respiratory droplets that linger in the … Continue reading How long do the droplets from speech remain in the air?
New Yorkers who fled are finding they miss home
As a transplant to Manhattan back in 2001, I've heard many a tale from those who thought they could leave the city and live happily elsewhere. Without exception, those who had been here awhile rather than just flitting thru, determined they'd made a huge mistake -- and almost immediately. If they were foolish enough to … Continue reading New Yorkers who fled are finding they miss home
Things you’re unlikely to ever see again in an airport
https://bestlifeonline.com/airports-after-coronavirus/ Coronavirus is changing the way we travel—and it's time to say goodbye to these airport relics. By Sarah Crow May 11, 2020 Shutterstock/Davuja The coronavirus pandemic has undeniably hobbled the aviation industry, with travel restrictions, major vacation destination closures, and the understandable fear of boarding a plane packed with strangers prompting more and more … Continue reading Things you’re unlikely to ever see again in an airport
A range of covers for your Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
This is a nicely comprehensive list of available covers for the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. The lightweight but sturdy ones from Huasiru and Ayotu make nice gifts and feel good in the hand. But if you're willing to pay with a few more ounces of weight, there's another option. The cover that I use for my … Continue reading A range of covers for your Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
The Trump administration continues its destruction of all environmental protection
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/climate/trump-environment-rollbacks.html Calling the rules unnecessary and burdensome to the fossil fuel industry and other businesses, his administration has weakened Obama-era limits on planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and from cars and trucks, and rolled back many more rules governing clean air, water and toxic chemicals. Several major reversals have been finalized in recent … Continue reading The Trump administration continues its destruction of all environmental protection
Manhattan faces a reckoning from the wide acceptance of working at home
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/nyregion/coronavirus-work-from-home.html Before the coronavirus crisis, three of New York City’s largest commercial tenants — Barclays, JP Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley — had tens of thousands of workers in towers across Manhattan. Now, as the city wrestles with when and how to reopen, executives at all three firms have decided that it is highly unlikely … Continue reading Manhattan faces a reckoning from the wide acceptance of working at home
Remember coronavirus is not the only natural killer — western wildfires of summer
‘Fire in Paradise’ Review: Fanning the Flames It was one of the few California towns with a decent evacuation plan. But no one envisioned they’d have to evacuate everyone at once. A home burns in Paradise, Calif., during the Camp Fire on Nov. 8, 2018.PHOTO: JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES By Gregory Crouch May 11, 2020 6:13 pm EDT … Continue reading Remember coronavirus is not the only natural killer — western wildfires of summer
Portions of our planet already too hot for humans
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2242855-climate-change-has-already-made-parts-of-the-world-too-hot-for-humans/ Climate change has already made parts of the world too hot for humans Environment 8 May 2020 By Adam Vaughan Climate change is already making some places unliveable Global warming has already made parts of the world hotter than the human body can withstand, decades earlier than climate models expected. Measurements at Jacobabad in Pakistan … Continue reading Portions of our planet already too hot for humans
Ballerini, an audiobook narrator to seek out
Audiobook narrators are a gem to be cherished. I have narrators that can take you thru even the most turgid book with enthusiasm. I have not yet listened to Ballerini, but I'm thinking of checking out his "War and Peace." https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/13/magazine/audiobooks-edoardo-ballerini.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage Not so long ago, at a time when it was still socially acceptable to … Continue reading Ballerini, an audiobook narrator to seek out
What it’s like after you’ve been on a ventilator
Ventilators are, for now, the final recourse in treatment of COVID-19. The process itself is frightening as induced paralysis and total sedation are just the starting point. But being placed on a ventilator is also not an assurance of recovery with about 20% successfully being removed from one. What hasn't been discussed that much is … Continue reading What it’s like after you’ve been on a ventilator
Side effects of wearing face masks
https://www.eatthis.com/face-masks-side-effects/ The masks help stop the coronavirus from spreading—if used correctly. By Alek Korab May 12, 2020 Your face mask is working double duty to protect everyone: It keeps you from spreading your germs and can stop other germs from getting into you. However, if used thoughtlessly, the masks can also cause unwanted side effects. … Continue reading Side effects of wearing face masks
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